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Professor Said University of Iowa Retaliated Against Him for Testimony

A University of Iowa law professor who testified on behalf of a conservative colleague alleging she wasn’t hired because of her conservative viewpoints said the school is retaliating by falsely suggesting he was under investigation for sexual misconduct.

Utah Colleges Mull Impact of Mormon Policy Change

Utah State University has formed a special task force to weigh the impact of the Mormon church’s new lower minimum age requirements for missionaries.

Slideshow: Fisher v. University of Texas Rally

On Wednesday, October 10, a wide range of organizations, institutions and individuals rallied on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the University of Texas’ holistic admissions policies. The rally was scheduled to coincide with the presentation of oral arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas.

Loan Change Sends Thousands of Students Home

Many parents of students just recently found out that that they no longer qualify for Parent PLUS loans that they had depended upon to help pay tuition.

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Parents Suing Consultant for Failing to Get Sons into Ivy League School

A couple from Hong Kong has sued a U.S.-based college admissions consultant for failing to get their two sons into an Ivy League university as he had allegedly promised.

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Educator Letting World Know About Contributions of HBCUs

All too often only the most elite institutions garner attention outside the United States. It is time for other countries that want to add value to their students’ lives to look to HBCUs as role models.

Alabama Students Looking To Fill Pell Grant Void

Changes to federal eligibility rules for Pell grants have some Alabama students returning to college looking for new ways to pay for classes.

UNCF Empower Me Tour Rolls On

UNFC’s Empower Me Tour begins its 10-city journey to help students navigate through college.

Another Big Supreme Court Term Gets Underway

The Supreme Court is starting a new term that is shaping up to be as important as the last one, with the prospect of major rulings about affirmative action, gay marriage and voting rights.

In Defense of ‘Exploitation Games’

Savannah State President Cheryl Dozier defends her institution’s decision to allow its football team to play against big market Division I teams, despite much criticism from those in the HBCU and football communities.

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Obama Encourages Ohio College Students To Vote

President Barack Obama’s latest trip to Ohio wasn’t just about getting his message across. He wanted to make sure college students and 20-somethings are going to vote in big numbers, just like four years ago when they backed him by a wide margin.

Commentary: Could End of Affirmative Action Be Boon for Black Colleges?

Students should choose HBCUs based not on attenuation of opportunities, but on tangible benefits these institutions confer, writes Taylor, an HBCU graduate.

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